...this is stupid and childish behavior from anyone, let alone a high-ranking member of the Obama Administration. Frankly, it depresses me a lot. Okay, the guy's 27. But given his accomplishments thus far, and the faith Obama has put in him, he's not supposed to be acting like an overgrown frat boy. He better smarten up quick. Honestly, I don't get it. What's this say about his judgement? Sorry. Not impressed.

Asked about the photos, Favreau, who was recently appointed director of speechwriting for the White House, declined comment. A transition official said that Favreau had "reached out to Senator Clinton to offer an apology."

Hey that axe of yours should be pretty well down to nothing by now? Hey but keep grinding, everyone needs a hobby.

This does not show him in a good light - but, it is not that serious and he apologized to Clinton. There are things Hillary herself did in the primaries that were far worse and mean spirited. At worse, it may mean that he won't be asked to write speeches for HRC to give - which would be her loss.

in the State Department, which is Hillary's domain (or will be), so I assume she'd have some say in who is hired. But the issue appears moot because I've read elsewhere that he's been hired. No grudges from Hillary.

I like to think I am with the people who put the party into Party politics. Republicans are the party of the Moral Majority and who raised the drinking age, pushed MADD upon us, keeps ramping up the war on some drugs, etc.

But then I see these threads and find so many prudish people who wouldn't know a good time if it hit them.

On the other hand, at the point I write this it seems split about 50-50 which is better than usual.

...and pitch a no-hitter in the Bigs, you are sweeeeeet! (Thank you, Dock Ellis.) In fact, I partied harder than almost anyone in the '70s, '80s and '90s-- and I have no evidence Favreau was drunk/stoned/ripped/whatever when that picture was taken. It was just a dumb-ass thing to do. End of fucking story. Do I think he should be fired? No. Do I think the guy should get his shit together? Uh, yeah.

22. It's so interesting to watch the clash of backstage and onstage personae

that the web makes possible. Think of how many college and even high school kids right now are posting things online that they will regret in ten or twenty or fifty years. We've still got a lot of adjusting to do, and I hope it's in how seriously we pretend to take the bullshit facades we all put up, politicians especially.

60. I have a one hell of a rollercoaster life that is filled with accomplishments

and have not had a single drunk picture of me taken. Ever. I'm 26 and do not drink alcohol. I prefer to stay in control of my own body and its actions. I have no problem if someone drinks or gets drunk. Most of my friends and lovers do. However, it's a broad statement to say ANYONE. Perhaps you should say "most people".

just think, if that were Palin, she'd have been winking her excitement over being thought hot enough to grope in a cardboard cut out kinda way.

I love Hillary's sense of humor here. It says so much about how well she handles herself, and how she knows when to make an issue out of something and when not to. Oh, I give thanks everyday that we're not dealing with the Palin; her whine would drown out the auto makers and we'd be dealing with her feelings for the next four years instead of real issues.

As well, I gotta say that "reached out to Senator Clinton to offer an apology", is one hell of a zinger.

The Washington Post doesn't say who uploaded photo(s) onto Facebook but it does a handy job of conflating Favreau's FB account with the short-lived posting of the picture(s). Other than that, anyone who is shocked by this pic has never spent time observing inebriated young men.

cause with young people, as far back as history would show,shit happens.

If one isn't forgiven for what they do at age 27,then we are going to be in very bad shape in the future,if we shelve our best and brightest based on the sillynessthey might participate in at a relatively young age.....and 27 is young enough.

It reminds me of how the Federal Government has that Bush rule,that young people who say they have taken drugs,can't apply for financial aid.

61. I'm 26 and I think having someone so young as a speech writer isn't the best idea

Not because he isn't an incredibly talented speech writer... he obviously is... but because of reasons such as this. I am sure there is a speech writer out there who possesses just as much talent as he does but is 34 or 40 or something. Maturity does matter.

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